The next question was how this relates to nerve cell function. If a nerve cell produces a protein that can detect heat, does that mean that the nerve cell responds to heat?

DSCAM proteins exist in many animals and help nerve cells form neural circuits without tangling into themselves. Zebrafish have three versions of this protein: Dscama, Dscamb, and DscamL1.

They do not turn into proteins; instead, they have specific duties to contribute to the overall organization and function of the cell. Intriguingly, their lifespan remained a mystery. Until now.

Aarhus University researchers discovered that toxic α-synuclein oligomers form dynamic pores in cell membranes, opening and ...

A group of nerve cells in the brain has the remarkable ability to completely stop all forms of movement, a new mouse study shows. The discovery provides valuable insight into how the nervous ...

Detailed descriptions of where proteins typically congregate — and how they move from place to place — can help researchers to understand the significance of protein movements when cells are ...

Early research has identified a new chemical that was able to stimulate nerve growth in lab-grown cells and help animals with damaged nerves regain muscle movement.

No less than 16 different types of nerve cells have been identified by scientists in a new study on the human sense of touch.